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Bacteria from meat may cause a half-million UTIs a year

A new study estimates that bacteria on meat may be responsible for a significant number of urinary tract infections in the U.S.

LiveScience

Around one in 14 urinary tract infections may have been caused by bacteria in meat

Scientists spent a year matching the UTI-causing E. coli found in patients at hospital to that in turkey, chicken and pork products sold in the area

Evening Standard

The symptoms of food poisoning and the causes, including shigella, e. coli and campylobacter bacteria

There are several strains of bacteria that can cause food poisoning

Wales Online

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Durban coastline: sewage polluted beaches pose threat to holiday makers and the environment

Large numbers of businesses in eThekwini on South Africa’s eastern seaboard – which includes the port city of Durban – rely heavily on tourism. It’s a popular holiday destination, only six hours by road from Johannesburg. Millions of people living inland head to the warm coastline over the country’s extended…

The Conversation

How to kill common turkey pathogens

Besides normal stuffing, your turkey is stuffed with salmonella, campylobacter and E. coli, too

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Ask the Doctors: Diligent handwashing, proper cooking and handling of food is required to help avoid E. coli infection

Thoroughly washing produce before preparing and serving food is a good routine to get used to. You should also always cook meats to their recommended internal temperature.

Chicago Sun-Times

Commentary: The federal government is failing Americans on food safety when it comes to pork

For decades, independent scientists have been working to expose how the federal government fails to protect citizens from unsafe meat and eggs. Well over 1 million Americans fall ill annually due to salmonella, E. coli and other pathogens in animal products. Now, in a distressing turn of events, the Biden…

Chicago Tribune

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An E. coli outbreak possibly linked to Wendy's has expanded to six states

Though the CDC said the specific source of the outbreak hasn't been confirmed, many of the people who got sick reported eating sandwiches with romaine lettuce at the fast food chain.

WEKU

Revealed: The 49 Scottish beaches polluted by sewage

MORE than half of Scotland’s most popular beaches have been contaminated with sewage in breach of safety limits this summer, according to the…

The National (Scotland)

E. coli outbreak linked to Wendy’s lettuce has spread across six states

Ninety-seven people nationwide have reported being infected with E. Coli

The Independent UK

E. coli outbreak linked to Wendy’s lettuce sickens dozens across 4 states

Wendy’s lettuce is believed to be the source of a multi-state E. coli outbreak that’s left dozens sick across four states, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Tribune News Service

Wendy's pulls lettuce from sandwiches amid E. coli outbreak

The fast-food chain Wendy’s says it is pulling lettuce from sandwiches in its restaurants in Michigan, Ohio and Pennsylvania after people eating them there reported falling ill

The Independent UK

CDC investigates an E. coli outbreak in 4 states after some Wendy's customers fell ill

The CDC said the source has not been determined but said many of the sickened people had reported eating sandwiches with romaine lettuce at Wendy's restaurants in four Midwestern states.

WEKU

E. coli symptoms and what to do if you become infected

Some people become infected without developing symptoms, while others can experience symptoms for up to two weeks.

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East Lothian nurseries close and children in hospital after 28 cases of E. coli detected

NHS Lothian has updated residents of the issue and have said that two nurseries in Haddington have been closed following an outbreak of E. coli in the town. A handful of children have required treatment in hospital.

The National (Scotland)

E. coli outbreak at East Lothian nursery leads to 28 cases

AN outbreak of E. coli centred on a nursery in East Lothian has led to 28 cases being detected.

Wales Online

Outbreak of E. coli at nursery sees 28 cases identified and several hospitalised

The nursery has been closed while an investigation is carried out

The National (Scotland)

E. coli outbreak confirmed in East Lothian with baby 'seriously ill' in hospital

AN INVESTIGATION has been launched following an outbreak of E. coli in East Lothian.

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Philly health department’s new lab a key resource for tracking COVID

PHILADELPHIA — A newly opened lab gives the Philadelphia Department of Public Health the technology to identify COVID-19 variants, a long-awaited resource with the potential to also track other health hazards, from E. coli to syphilis.

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Diabetes Could Be Cured Using Healthy People’s Poop, According To New Research

Diabetes could be cured using healthy people’s poop, according to new research.

Inverse

Genetically engineered gut bacteria boost long-term metabolic health — mouse study

Scientists have broken a key barrier toward using genetically-engineered gut bacteria to treat metabolic conditions like diabetes in humans.

Daily Record

Warning over dog food that can give owners UTIs and sepsis

Scientists reported that dogs fed raw meat were more likely to expel E. coli in their poo.

Daily Mirror

Brits urged to stay out of sea after 'black and smelly' pollution found on popular beach

Sun-lovers hoping to take a dip in the sea on the warmest day of the year have been told to stay away after a patch of 'black and smelly' sand was found on Exmouth Beach

Tribune News Service

Mayo Clinic Minute: Avoid summer E. coli infection with proper burger cooking

The summer cookout brings with it the risk of sickness from bacteria that can end up spoiling more than one meal. Cook hamburgers incorrectly, and you could end up with a case of E. coli.

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Mummy Mia: Oldest Known E. Coli Sample Dating Back To 16th Century Extracted From Italian Mummy

The oldest known sample of an Escherichia coliform (E. coli) bacteria has been extracted from a 16th-century Italian mummy by an international team of researchers.

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